Sessional Kinder

**Job no**: 496041
**Work type**: Permanent Full-time
**Location**: Bayswater Children and Family Centre
**Categories**: Children's Services

**Sessional Kindergarten, Full-Time Certificate III Role (ongoing)**
- Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III - full time, permanent role
- EEEA - 46/52: $47,682.61 to $55,529.43 per annum
- Are you a passionate Early Childhood Educator looking to join a collaborative and supportive team? Do you want to work for an organisation that values the work you do each day making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you_

We are seeking a dedicated **Certificate III Educator** for our Sessional Kindergarten program offered at Knox City Council’s Children and Family Centre in Bayswater.

As an Early Years Educator, you will enjoy the support of our experienced and passionate leadership team. You will be required to work collaboratively with our Kindergarten and Hubs team to provide high quality early childhood education and care, meeting the individual needs and interests of children and families.

To find out more about Knox Children and Family Centres please visit Knox Children and Family Centres - Wantirna South and Bayswater | Knox.

Our Sessional Kindergarten staff are employed under the Early Education Employees Agreement 2020 ('EEEA 2020') in line with the Victorian School Term dates.

The successful applicant will possess appropriate qualifications, excellent communication skills, proven customer service skills, and a Working With Children Check.

This is an EEEA Certificate III Level 1.1 to 1.6 classified role, remuneration will be $47,682.61 to $55,529.43 based on experience (pro rata for part time) for 46/52, plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

**What you will bring to this role**
- Be passionate and caring with a sense of fun
- Be a positive and collaborative team player
- Ability to build positive and respectful relationships with children and their families
- Demonstrated commitment to providing child-centred and innovative Education and Care programs
- Understanding of the Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards and current Regulations
- Understanding of the Child Safe Standards and current reforms
- Current Working with Children Check and agreement to undergo a Police Check
- Current Level 2 First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate
- A positive and curious mind with a passion for working in Early Childhood

**How to apply**
- What excites you most about working in Early Years?
- What are the qualities and strengths that you will bring to our team?

You may wish to include a cover letter with your resume, however, please note that we do not require selection criteria to be addressed.

Review the full now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.

**About the Early Years Hubs**

The Early Years Hubs (Knox Children and Family Centres Wantirna South and Bayswater) are modern state of the art, purpose-built facilities designed to bring together different kinds of services for children and families in one location. Services offered include Long Day Care, Kindergarten, Maternal Child Health and Playgroup.

**Why Us**

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We embrace diverse and inclusive environments.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

- Growth and learning opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- A supportive Employee Assistance Program.
- Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse._
- Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation._

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**Advertised**: 23 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 05 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time